Leander Paes (Image credit: Instagram) It was in the summer of 1996 that Leander Paes won a historic medal at the Atlanta Olympics, ending India’s 44-year wait for an individual Olympic medal. Paes, then 23, battled through a wrist injury, coming back from a set down to beat Brazil’s Fernando Meligeni in the bronze-medal play-off…
Oil prices have risen sharply since the pipeline was shut, with Brent futures trading at around $108 a barrel earlier this week. India’s crude oil imports from Saudi Arabia have been hit after a pipeline in the Middle East country was shut following attacks from the Houthis. Saudi Aramco has reportedly told Indian refiners that…
Sometimes, it is the smallest things that make you pause. The way they talk to people. How they handle plans. The fact that they need constant reassurance while you need space. At first, you may call it an “ick” and laugh about it with your friends. But what if that irritation is telling you something…
General:The week opens on a warm note, Libra, almost like a house with all the windows open and the breeze moving freely through every room. Home feels kinder. People around you are easier to deal with. Old tension begins to loosen its grip, and by early week you may notice that the small irritations which…
Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh welcome their second baby girl after Dua on Radhashtami, their daughters are now both September born Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh have become parents for the second time, welcoming a baby girl on Saturday, September 19, 2026. The couple shared the happy news on Instagram, and celebrities and fans quickly…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi; and Indian contingent at the Asian Games 2026 opening ceremony. (PTI Photos) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended his best wishes to the Indian contingent as the 20th Asian Games officially opened in Aichi-Nagoya, urging the athletes to give their best and shine as India begins its medal…
The story of India’s premium passenger trains is a story of Indian Railways repeatedly pushing the limits of speed, comfort and technology. In March 1969, Indian Railways flagged off its first Rajdhani Express train. In many ways the launch of Rajdhani Express trains heralded a new era for the national transporter – a fully air-conditioned…
Few things are more disappointing than reaching for a loaf of bread only to find that it has become dry, hard or slightly stale. Whether it is homemade bread, sourdough or a store-bought loaf, keeping it soft for several days can be tricky. One simple kitchen trick involves something most households already have in the…
General:This week begins with a lovely current of enthusiasm, Virgo. You wake with purpose, and that makes all the difference. Good news from children, younger relatives, or even a student in the family can brighten the home. There is a sense that life is moving, not stuck. Early in the week, your sincerity stands out….
Producer Boney Kapoor has marked 17 years of Wanted, his 2009 action thriller starring Salman Khan, by looking back at the film’s impact on Hindi commercial cinema. Calling the Prabhu Deva directorial a “true game-changer” and a “landmark of Indian cinema”, Kapoor celebrated the milestone with a throwback picture from the film’s theatrical run. Boney…
